Harness hold Parent and child facing forward with heads at same level Parent and child at edge of pool facing rope Parent moves child towards rope to encourage holding of rope No submersion Parent and child participate
Ensure child is supported securely throughout activity to promote confidence Ensure child is lying in a flat, horizontal position when in harness hold
Child supported in harness hold moving towards rope. Child encouraged to hold rope
Needs to be able to grasp and hold
Needs to be happy looking away from parent in harness hold